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Lygos, Inc.: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
Lygos, Inc. filed 4 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 4. Median offered salary: $101,899.
Does Lygos, Inc. sponsor H-1B visas?
Lygos, Inc. filed 4 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on May 5, 2025. An LCA is the first step of an H-1B petition, so the employer has sponsored or prepared to sponsor H-1B workers; it does not guarantee sponsorship for any particular job. Check the employer's own job listings.
Salaries by job title
| Job title | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Process Development Engineer 2 | 1 | $116,000 |
| Scientist II | 1 | $101,899 |
| Fermentation Scientist I | 1 | — |
| Engineer III, Process Development | 1 | $90,646 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 2 | $108,950 |
| FY2025 | 2 | $90,646 |
Prevailing wage levels
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Where the jobs are
Occupations
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineer III, Process Development | $90,646–$146,799 Level I | Hayward, CA | May 5, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Fermentation Scientist I | $113,984–$163,301 part-time · Level III | Berkeley, CA | Nov 21, 2023 | Nov 28, 2023 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| Process Development Engineer 2 | $116,000–$136,000 Level II | Berkeley, CA | Jun 14, 2023 | Jul 3, 2023 | Certified |
| Scientist II | $101,899–$157,000 Level III | Berkeley, CA | Apr 4, 2023 | Apr 13, 2023 | Certified |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).